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PA FAMILIES INC STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK 1-800-947-4941 CALL OR EMAIL FOR CURRENT LIST
ADOPTION, FOSTER OR KINSHIP CARE SUPPORT GROUP Nick Gabriel Catholic Social Services of Wyoming Valley 1201 Grampian Boulevard Suite 2G Williamsport Pa 17701 570-322-4220
SECOND TIME AROUND SUPPORT GROUP Support for grandparents and others raising children Georgia Salazar 384 Carey Avenue Wilkes-Barre Pa 18702 570-819-0814
PARENT MENTOR Autism interest Aboard sponsored Patti Durrwachter 123 West Mountain Avenue
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY SUPPORT ALLIANCE Meeting held at Williamsport Hospital Sunday evenings, for more info: Doreen White Transitional Living Center 900 West 3rd Street Williamsport Pa 17701 570-326-7220
TEAM- TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE Support group for parents who have children with autism and related disorders- ABOARD sponsored Marianne Tillotson 221 South Main Muncy Pa 17756 570-546-7370
VOICES SUPPORT GROUP Support for children who have hearing issues, does IEP meetings Melisa Engel 1490 Fox Hollow Williamsport Pa 17701 570-320-7701
GRAMS & POPS AS CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Family Support Center and Family Place Judy Hawkins 200 East Street Sharwell Building Williamsport Pa 17701 570-326-7895
AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP Renee Sluzalis Center for Independent Living 210 Market Street Suite A Williamsport Pa 17701 570-327-9070
AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Kathy Baas 1905 S&H Avenue Danville Pa 17821 570-275-8904
RIGHT TO EDUCATION TASK FORCE Renee Sluzalis 570-327-9070 1-800-984-7492
FRAGILE NOT BROKEN SUPPORT GROUP Support for parents of children with Fragile X Robin Maines 1019 Arnold Street Williamsport Pa 17701 570-220-8481
KIDSPEACE ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Kidspeace Kelly Little, MSW 570-326-7811
FAMILY ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP Support for parents/loved ones of those dealing with drug or alcohol issues Group in Williamsport Call- 1-800-722-9202 for more information
UPS & DOWNS DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP Melissa Johnson 794 Kinley Road Williamsport Pa 17701 570-321-6350
LOCAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNSEL Group of parents and professionals work to improve services, education for early intervention Melissa Johnson 570-321-6350
ARC OF LYCOMING COUNTY Advocacy, education etc. Linda Douty 1617 Bald Eagle Avenue South Williamsport Pa 17702 570-326-6997
SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK Helps parents of special needs children find resources in Pa and provides technical assistance to help groups develop, expand and maintain programs and support systems that serve children with special needs. 1-800-986-4550
PARENT TO PARENT Network created by families for families of children and adults with special needs. We connect families in similar situations with one another so that they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support. 1-800-986-4550
KIDS TOGETHER Volunteer non-profit that provides information on inclusive communities, schools, includes an inclusive education lists, email, newsletter, website info. PO Box 45 Quakertown Pa 18951
PRADER-WILL SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA Debbie Fabio 104 Persimmon Place Cranberry Township Pa 16066 724-779-4415
WIC Women, infants, children Supplemental nutrition program YOU ARE ELIGIBLE NO MATTER YOUR INCOME IF YOUR CHILD RECEIVED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, HAS MEDICAL CARD 1-800-942-9467
ATTACHMENT DISORDER NETWORK ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP PO Box 23508 Overland Park, Kansas 66283
PENNSYLVANIA PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS RESOURCE NETWORK Statewide cross-disability group supports parents and caregivers, helps to form local groups and network with other parents PO Box 4336 Harrisburg Pa 17111 1-888-890-5665 1-888-572-7368 717-561-0098
MOMSTELL Organization involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and support for parents/community PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg Pa 17055 717-795-9753
VALUE Vision and leadership uniting education Ellen Mancuso Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy Coalition of Pa advocacy groups for children with special needs
AUTISMLINK Support, information etc Online support groups and discussion boards 376 Wagon Wheel Trail Wexford Pa 15090 412-377-8778
ABOARD Support for parents of children with autism/autism spectrum, website etc Howard Carpenter 35 Wilson St Suite 100 Pittsburgh Pa 15223 1-800-827-9385
EDUCATION LAW CENTER Non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education.
PHILADELPHIA CONTACTS 215-238-6970 TTY-215-789-2498
PITTSBURGH CONTACTS 412-391-4496 TTY- 412-467-8940 WEBSITE- www.elc-pa.org
PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT Provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or service. CALL- 1-800-274-3258 1-866-236-6310 TTY EMAIL – staff@phlp.org 1-888-890-5665 1-888-572-7368 717-561-0098
PA EDUCATION FOR ALL COALITION Diane Perry The Partnership Institute on Disabilities Temple University 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave Room 423 Ritter Annex Philadelphia Pa 19122 215-204-3031 610-522-0698 Chapter meetings, on-line community, Parent Consultant Network
JOEY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP Just Open Everybody’s Eyes Support for parents who have children with behavioral issues
PA TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION Laura Jean Umbrell, Administrator 132 West Midlle Street Gettysburg Pa 17325 Advocates will do IEP for any child diagnosed with tourettes in any county in Pa 1-800-990-3300 717-337-1134
MENTOR FOR SELF DETERMINATION A member of The Partnership. Statewide group for people with disabilities and families offers training, technical assistance and support thru mentoring Janet A Brouse 1414 North Cameron Street Suite B Harrisburg Pa 17103 717-233-2252 1-877-233-2008
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES List of Health and Human Services List of Advocacy Resources Parent Guides A website with information for parents and families.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PENNSYLVANIA MHAPA works on behalf of mental health through advocacy, education and public policy. Wendy Luckenbill, Family/Child Policy Coordinator 1-800-692-7443
PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK Pennsylvania’s statewide Parent Training and Information Center supports parents of children with special needs and includes information and links to Federal Special Education, National Disability Issues and Resources, Special Education Legal Links, Transportation and Travel. 2107 Industrial Highway York Pa 17402 717-600-0100 1-800-522-5827
PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CAP Advocacy program helps people who are seeking services from the OVR, Blindness, Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law. Provides you with info and advice about rehab programs, advises you of your legal rights and responsibilities, helps you resolve problems that may arise while you are seeking services from rehab programs, There is no charge. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 215-557-7112 1-888-745-CDLP HARRISBURG OFFICE 717-364-1733
STARFISH ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION This is an Internet community for families of children with neurological disorders such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, Asperger’s, PDD, SID, learning disabilites, OCD, tourette syndrome, etc. Services include forum boards, interactive chat room, moderated chats, informational resources, online classes in educational advocacy, education consultations. 216-283-2377 Starfish Advocacy Assoc 3341 Warrensville Center Road Suite 203 Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 |